This report outlines the steps to be taken in the execution of a proposed campus extension. The assignment includes preliminary and temporary work, a method statement, a construction programme, an environmental assessment report, and a health & safety report.

Following our response to a Request For Proposal (RFP) from Coventry University for a Campus International Centre to be located in Barcelona, Spain, this assignment requires from us the following:

1. Preliminary and temporary work to be performed at the start of the project. This portion will include securing the site boundary, checking for existing services, site setup, as well as a detailed list of equipment and machinery that will be used during the construction of the project.
   
2. A detailed Method Statement outlining how the temporary and permanent works will be carried out. This portion will include diagrams explaining the construction process.
   
3. A detailed Construction Programme. This portion will include both a construction schedule as well as a construction cost estimation and breakdown.
   
4. An Environmental Assessment Report. This portion will address environmental concerns from Coventry University and Barcelona City as well as outline measures taken to adhere to environmental by-laws and conservation efforts.
   
5. A Report on how we will manage Health & Safety issues during construction. This portion will address in detail how we will ensure that users of surrounding buildings will be kept safe during construction. It will also discuss measures taken to reduce noise, dust, and all manners of pollution that may affect health.

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This Report outlines the processes that will be undertaken for the construction phase of a proposed campus extension for Coventry University in Barcelona, Spain. The Report goes into detail on the preliminary steps that need to be taken prior to the construction of the project, as well as considerations pertaining to safety, pedestrian diversions, site traffic, and impact on the surrounding neighbourhood and environment. This is demonstrated through a variety of diagrams, which depict the construction processes and stages with their respective on-site activities. For instance, a completed construction site plan would indicate location of landscape areas, proposed building, site boundaries, parking areas and vehicle access roads in a broader relation to the overall site context. Other construction process diagrams include: excavation logistics plan, structural logistics plan, landscaping logistic plan, and pedestrian diversion plan. Following the steps to be taken prior to construction, the construction programme, including a complete construction schedule and cost breakdown, was provided to show the progress of the project as well as the expected final cost. The construction programme provided a baseline for the project and to ensure that the project would be proceeding according to plan.

The Coventry University Campus design proposes a large landscape area surrounded by various greenery and pedestrian pathways, further promoting the notion of biodiversity within the community. Furthermore, the proposed design consists of a mainly single-storey courtyard building with an accessible green roof and solar panel installation as part of the sustainable feature of the project. The integration of green elements and advanced technology allows the building to reach a better thermal performance which could be beneficial to the environment and social quality of the site and its surrounding areas. The proposed building has also achieved the renowned BREEAM rating system with desired scores for environmental, functional, and economical purposes. The overall international centre building has achieved a 65.08% BREEAM score, resulting in a “Very Good” rating.